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September 28, 2026 ·6:30 PM Final

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting

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Agenda — 42 items

  1. 1 MISSION STATEMENT The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community. The City of Riverside Public Utilities Department is committed to the highest quality water and electric services at the lowest possible rates to benefit the community. For virtual Public Comment, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (951) 826-8688 Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 to speak. VIA ZOOM: Use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265 Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the jurisdiction of the Board can be submitted by eComment at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov PARKING AVAILABLE IN GARAGE 6 LOCATED AT 3901 ORANGE STREET. Validation stamp (only for Garage 6) is near the entrance of the Art Pick Council Chamber. * * * * *
  2. 2 PAGE BREAK
  3. 3 Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business, the Members of all Boards and Commissions and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the meeting. In that regard, Members of the Boards and Commissions and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the Board or Commission or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-2211 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Board are available for public inspection at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting and in the binder located at the entrance of the meeting room. PLEASE NOTE--The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Board Members.
  4. 4 6:30 P.M.
  5. 5 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
  6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  7. 7 ROLL CALL
  8. 8 PUBLIC COMMENT
  9. 1 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities, you are invited to participate via telephone at (951) 826-8688. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak. To participate via ZOOM, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265, select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. 26-2765
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
  11. 2 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 26-2766
  12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR
  13. 3 Minutes of August 24, 2026 26-2957
  14. 4 Excuse absence of Board Member Wright from August 10, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting 26-2913
  15. 5 Recommend City Council approve Assignment and Assumption Agreement for (1) Request for Proposal 2137 with Resource Innovations, Inc., formerly Richard Heath & Associates, Inc., for $5,000,000 for Outdoor Lighting Program for term effective January 13, 2023, to January 13, 2027; and (2) Request for Proposal 2139 with Resource Innovations, Inc., formerly Richard Heath & Associates, Inc., for $5,000,000 for Small Business Direct Installation Program for term effective January 23, 2023, to January 23, 2027 26-2786
  16. 6 Recommend City Council approve Agreement with Southern California gas Company (SoCal Gas) for Conveyance of Easements for portion of City-owned land, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 155-070-031, 163-300-014 and 189-120-001, located at Riverside’s Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) and (Riverside Energy Resource Center ) RERC facilities 26-2788
  17. 7 Approve Work Order 2701874 for total capital expenditure of $72,000 from Electric Fund Public Utilities City-wide Communications Network Capital Account to re-route existing fiber optic cable at Orange Street cross-connect cabinet to support Hunter circuits 21 and 22 4kV-12kV Conversion Project 26-2904
  18. 8 Receive update on upcoming gas turbine repairs on Unit 2 at Riverside Energy Resource Center 26-2910
  19. 9 Approve Work Order 2623663 for total capital expenditure of $104,000 from Electric Fund Public Utilities City-wide Communications Network Capital Account for fiber installation to Rohr Substation 26-2911
  20. 10 Authorize additional change order authority for Bid 8172 to Doty Bros. Equipment Company, Norwalk, for not-to-exceed $883.47 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for Merrill Avenue Transformer P753 Upgrade Project - Approve additional funding for Work Order 2514460 for $883.47 for revised total capital expenditure of $120,883.47 for design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection and construction change order authority for Merrill Avenue Transformer P753 Upgrade Project 26-2954
  21. 11 Approve Agreement for Quote VRN 123674-006 through Omnia Partners Cooperative Agreement R250307 with Vector Resources, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, for $50,417 from Electric Fund Public Utilities Building and Improvements Account for Mission Square Camera Upgrade Project 26-3066
  22. 22 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  23. 12 Receive update on City of Riverside’s use of allowance value and proceeds from sale of Greenhouse Gas Allowances in 2025 and preliminary update on new Cap-and-Invest regulations 26-2802
  24. 13 Recommend City Council approve Cost Sharing Agreement with San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District for $29,405 from Water Fund Public Utilities Water Engineering Professional Services Account - Approve expenditure of Riverside Public Utilities participation in The Salt and Nutrient Management Plan Phase 3A Study for $29,405 for Upper Santa Ana River Watershed Groundwater Basins 26-2803
  25. 14 Approve Agreement with ZENON Environmental Corporation (Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions) Oakville, Ontario, Canada, for $1,902,838 and authorize 10 percent change order authority for $190,284 for membrane replacement at John W. North Water Treatment Plant - Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2703946 for $2,133,122 from Public Utilities Water Fund Facility Rehabilitation Account which includes services and change order authority costs for membrane replacement at John W. North Water Treatment Plant 26-2955
  26. 26 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
  27. 15 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board members and/or staff 26-2768
  28. 16 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of the Board. Only items that fall within the powers and duties of the Board of Public Utilities as set forth in the City Charter and/or the Riverside Municipal Code will be agendized for future discussion. 26-2767
  29. 29 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
  30. 17 Board Member Request List from Minute Order- August 2024 to July 2026 26-2780
  31. 18 Financial Results and Electric and Water Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of May 31, 2026 26-2801
  32. 19 Power Supply Report - June 2026 26-2781
  33. 20 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of July 31, 2026 26-2800
  34. 21 Water Contractor Panel updates for July 2026 26-2908
  35. 22 Water Supply Report - July 31, 2026 26-2909
  36. 23 Customer Engagement Report updates through July 2026 26-2905
  37. 24 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes 26-2783
  38. 25 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 26-2785
  39. 26 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 26-2779
  40. 40 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  41. 41 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
  42. 42 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com

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